Rose plant named `Bacardi`

ABSTRACT

A new coral pink grandiflora rose.

The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of roseplant of the Grandiflora rose class, which was originated by my crossingas seed parent the variety known as "October" (U.S. Plant Pat. No.4,768) and as pollen parent an unnamed, unpatented seedling of mycreation. The denomination of this new rose is "Bacardi".

Among the novel characteristics possessed by this new variety whichdistinguish it from its parents and all other varieties of which I amaware are its coral pink flowers of good exhibition form which open welland are long lasting on the plant. Asexual reproduction by budding ofthe new variety as performed in San Bernardino County, Calif., showsthat the foregoing and other distinguishing characteristics come true toform and are established and transmitted through succeedingpropagations.

The seed parent, "October", is a clear, smooth orange color whereas thenew seedling has flowers of reddish coral. The seed parent is a hybridtea with typical hybrid tea buds and open blooms. The flowers of theseed parent are larger than the flowers of the new seedling. The seedparent plant is less compact and not as tall as the new seedling and hasdarker, glossier foliage.

Flowers on the pollen parent, an unnamed seedling, are orange-red incolor and of deeper shading than the new seedling and are also largerthan those of the new seedling.

The pleasant color of the blooms and the symmetry of plant habit of thisnew variety makes it an asset to the beauty and harmony of thegardenscape. Dense, attractive foliage on a well-contained anddisciplined plant and other additional desirable features make it awelcome and useful addition to the garden between periods of color. Theexhibition form of bud and partially open bloom are also desirabletraits.

The accompanying drawing shows typical specimens of the vegetativegrowth and flowers of the new variety in different stages of developmentand as depicted in color as nearly true as it is reasonably possible tomake the same in a color illustration of this character.

The following is a detailed description of my new variety, with colorterminology in accordance with the Royal Horticultural Society ColourChart (R.H.S.C.C.). The terminology used in color description hereinrefers to plate numbers in the aforementioned color chart, e.g., "43D"is plate 43D of the Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart.

Parentage: Seedling.

Seed parent.--"October".

Pollen Parent.--Unnamed seedling.

Class: Grandiflora.

The following observations are made of specimens grown outdoors in SanBernardino County, Calif., during the month of October.

FLOWER

Blooming habit: Recurrent.

A. Bud:

(1) Size.--Small.

(2) Form.--Pointed.

(3) Color.--As sepals divide, bud color is near 43D and near 43C atpetal edge with yellow tinting toward point of petal attachment.

(4) Sepals.--Yellow green near 144B extending beyond tip of unopenedbud, slightly foliated.

(5) Peduncle.--Length -- long. Aspect -- regular with numerous smallprickles. Strength -- erect. Color -- near 144B.

B. Bloom:

(1) Size.--Average size when fully expanded -- about 31/4 inches.

(2) Borne.--Singly, one to a stem and several together in small sprays.

(3) Form.--High centered until fully open. Outer petals reflex and quillto points; inner petals roll under.

(4) Petalage.--Number of petals under normal conditions -- about 40 to45.

(5) Color.--After sepals fall and petals unfurl, flower coloring variesfrom near 48A at its deepest tonality on petals top surfaces and atpetal apices to near Empire Rose 48D at its lightest tonality at thepetal undersurfaces. Flowers may also show mottling and weatheringmarkings which appear as spots of near 48A coloring. As flowers openfully and age, petals brighten to near 49D but the ends of outer petalsand apices still retain near 48A markings. Thus, coloring of petal topsurface of outer petals appears deeper toned than coloring of the topsurfaces of inner petals, especially at petal tips and edges. Afterseveral days petal tips fade to light coral pink near 38D and retain aweathered mottling or spotting effect.

C. Petals:

(1) Texture.--Thick.

(2) Appearance.--Inside and outside satiny.

(3) Form.--Broad, fan shaped, ovoid.

(4) Arrangement.--Regularly arranged.

(5) Petaloids in center.--Few.

(6) Persistence.--Petals persist.

(7) Fragrance.--Slight.

(8) Lasting quality.--Very long lasting quality on plant and longlasting as cut flower.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

A. Stamens, filaments and anthers:

Arrangement and color.--Irregularly arranged around styles. Anthers --yellow orange with brownish cast. Color -- filaments yellow green withreddish cast at center.

B. Pollen:

Color.--Near 17A with brownish cast.

C. Styles: Even, medium length, uneven, bunched.

D. Stigmas:

Color.--Yellow.

E. Hips: Slightly globular, small, near yellow-green 144B; seeds do notprotrude.

PLANT

A. Form: Compact, slightly spreading.

B. Growth: Vigorous.

Height attained.--About 3 feet.

C. Foliage: Compound 5 leaflets.

(1) Size.--Small to medium.

(2) Quantity.--Abundant.

(3) Color.--New foliage: Upper side -- reddish purple. Under side --near 148B with reddish overlay. Old foliage: Upper side -- near 147Awith reddish serration. Under side -- near to 147C with brushed copperreddish tint.

(4) Shape.--Elongated oval, pointed.

(5) Texture.--Upper side is semiglossy; under side is matte.

(6) Edge.--Serrate.

(7) Serration.--Ordinary.

(8) Leaf stem.--Color -- near to 147C.

(9) Stipules.--Medium length, smooth.

(10) Resistance to disease.--Blackspot -- Average. Mildew -- Average.Rust -- None.

D. Wood:

(1) New wood.--Color -- near 146C. Bark -- smooth.

(2) Old wood.--Color -- near 146C. Bark -- smooth.

E. Thorns:

(1) Thorns.--Quantity (main stalk) -- ordinary. On laterals from stalks-- few. Form -- long, thin, straight, flat base. Length -- short. Color-- light green to tan. Position -- irregular.

(2) Prickles.--Numerous.

F. Winter Hardiness: Average, needs protection in severe climates.

I claim:
 1. A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the grandiflorarose class and all parts thereof, substantially as shown and described,characterized particularly by coral pink flowers which open well and arelong lasting on the plant.